8th Grade ELA Reflection

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Objective

I can reflect on my growth as a reader and writer throughout the 8th grade ELA year.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What is one thing you have improved upon this year in ELA that you are proud of?

2

In the video, the person in the mirror compliments the speaker's voice. What is one strength you have when expressing yourself through writing?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

The video mentions the speaker's courage. Describe one way you have shown courage in your writing this year, and what you learned from that experience. The video highlights the speaker's smile as being bright and cheerful. What is one aspect of your writing that you feel is "bright and cheerful," and why?

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